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Ricardo Riveros Real estate agent specializing in investments
13 August 2024 | 7 replies
I have a few Ltr's but looking to dip into str's starting in my home state.
Paul Swinson 3rd time the charm
13 August 2024 | 3 replies
Home equity is 6-7% depending on length 5yrs vs 15yrs a 30 yr mortgage is 6%...Ideally rental stays rented out bringing in 1/2 of mortgage payment on new house based on numbers and is already cash flow positive bring in $1200/month (worth about 180k)and new property is going for 240k going rental price is about $2,000/month but I owe 18k still on private mortgage- reason I want to pay it off (4% flat 720 interest from cc for 1 year) to have it 100% paid off, then use home equity to pay off....or try to balance transfer balance after 1 yr which ever is lower but I figured that would mess with debt to income ratio and with this property being brand new, which is hard to find being located outside of closest major city...goal is to keep house rented out till it's paid off while also being cash flow positive with both properties combined and using paid off/ nearly paid off 1 to pay for 2nd rental, so I'd say lowest debt while also building wealth/equity not worried about a monthly/yearly profit per say as long as someone else is paying down the mortgage ie: my current property is bringing in $1200/month but current market value says it should bring in atleast $1500-$1600 but the tenant is phenomenal so she's paid same rent since 2017 I've put about 36k into between mortgage payments for 2 years and some up keep...she's put in the other 130k!!
Andrew A. Be brutally honest about my strategy!!!! New to real estate!!!
9 August 2024 | 18 replies
Here’s the plan I’ve come up with, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on its feasibility, potential risks, and any improvements you might suggest.The Plan1.Pay Off Mortgage: I currently have $170K left on my mortgage, and my goal is to aggressively pay it off in the next 1.5 years.2.Establish Emergency Fund: Before making any big moves, I’ll set aside 6-12 months’ worth of expenses as an emergency fund.3.Extract Equity: Once the mortgage is paid off, I’ll pull out the equity from the property.4.First Flip: Using the extracted equity, I’ll purchase another house, fix it up, and sell it for a profit.5.Reinvest Flip Profits: Instead of buying another property immediately, I’ll use the profits from the flip to renovate the original property, aiming to increase its rental income and appraisal value.6.Reappraise and Extract Equity Again: After renovating, I’ll get the original property reappraised and extract additional equity based on its increased value.7.Purchase Rental Properties: With the additional equity, I’ll start purchasing rental properties that offer positive cash flow and have growth potential.8.Leverage Equity Strategically: I’ll use equity from the original property and any new properties while maintaining a healthy loan-to-value ratio (LTV), ideally around 70-75%.9.Build Rental Portfolio: I’ll focus on acquiring a mix of property types (e.g., single-family homes, multi-family units) to diversify my investments.10.Focus on Cash Flow: I’ll prioritize properties that generate consistent positive cash flow, ensuring that rental income covers all expenses, including mortgage payments, maintenance, and management fees.11.Long-Term Hold: I’ll hold properties long-term to benefit from appreciation and tax advantages.
Alex Waite When is living with parents too much?
12 August 2024 | 20 replies
A lot of my immediate family don’t own homes, I wanted to change that with my children. 
Kody Smith 10 days to auction, wholesale deal Help needed
13 August 2024 | 15 replies
i am using 85% because of how competitive things are here in san jose ca. i tried to use 70% on several deals, but other flippers pay way more.example, i bid on a home that was what i thought an ARV of 2M... i offered 1.4M, someone bought it for 1.65M. 
Jaime Felber Vetting comps for land value and rents
9 August 2024 | 8 replies
Do you have any thoughts on using land comps as a way to value purchase price of mobile homes vs other methods like direct cap etc?
Ethan Clay Lesperance Aven equitybacked credit card
12 August 2024 | 1 reply
I have a home with an apr of 2.85% and I really don't wanna refinance if I can help it.
Omer Hassan New construction incentives in San Marcos too good to be true?
12 August 2024 | 12 replies
Hi BP family,I'm looking at a new construction home, single family, in San Marcos that is being offered as a "home of the week" deal by the builder.
Matthew Irish-Jones The Best of the Best Real Estate "Cliches"
10 August 2024 | 23 replies
I would rather own a home in Class A area for 20 years over Class C and can probably with high confidence say that you will be in a much better spot later in life with Class A vs.
Arthur Nogueira Refinance a paid off house?
12 August 2024 | 28 replies
What was the total cash into the original home